Joe USer:I was about to say this is stupid, but the fund she paid into also pays for the party that she's not allowed to go to.

Refund her fees in full and still let her go to the other events, problem solved. A very small slap on the wrist to a college who didn't plan properly.

According to the article, the event at the 21+ event would be funded by those that bought tickets to said event. So no, her money doesn't go to it until she buys a ticket, buying a ticket for an event you aren't old enough to get into, would be stupid.

/Drinking age should be 18//responsible drinking should be taught at home starting at 12 with drinks alongside meals.

Well, her option to just attend and drink with everyone else (because I'm willing to bet they weren't going to be carding at this private party, especially if she is only one of a handful of <21s) is totally blown. She screwed that up royally.

I say, let her attend (there is no law in MA prohibiting an <21 from entering a bar) and just make a *VERY* loud announcement to all in attendance, including the staff, that she is not of legal drinking age and therefore should not be served.

Nope, I'm on her side. Whether or not admission is directly funded by her isn't an issue. She attends college for all the benefits and activities, and if an _official_ class event unreasonably excludes her, it's denying her a part of the college that she _did_ pay for.

Replace "business that only allows those 21 years old and above" with "business that only allows white people" or "men" or "non-handicapped" or "Christians" and see how well that goes over.

StopLurkListen:Nope, I'm on her side. Whether or not admission is directly funded by her isn't an issue. She attends college for all the benefits and activities, and if an _official_ class event unreasonably excludes her, it's denying her a part of the college that she _did_ pay for.

Replace "business that only allows those 21 years old and above" with "business that only allows white people" or "men" or "non-handicapped" or "Christians" and see how well that goes over.

StopLurkListen:Nope, I'm on her side. Whether or not admission is directly funded by her isn't an issue. She attends college for all the benefits and activities, and if an _official_ class event unreasonably excludes her, it's denying her a part of the college that she _did_ pay for.

Replace "business that only allows those 21 years old and above" with "business that only allows white people" or "men" or "non-handicapped" or "Christians" and see how well that goes over.

StopLurkListen:Nope, I'm on her side. Whether or not admission is directly funded by her isn't an issue. She attends college for all the benefits and activities, and if an _official_ class event unreasonably excludes her, it's denying her a part of the college that she _did_ pay for.

Replace "business that only allows those 21 years old and above" with "business that only allows white people" or "men" or "non-handicapped" or "Christians" and see how well that goes over.

This isn't an event endorsed by a college, this is an event funded by the students that are participating. So therefore not "official"

Girion47:Joe USer: I was about to say this is stupid, but the fund she paid into also pays for the party that she's not allowed to go to.

Refund her fees in full and still let her go to the other events, problem solved. A very small slap on the wrist to a college who didn't plan properly.

According to the article, the event at the 21+ event would be funded by those that bought tickets to said event. So no, her money doesn't go to it until she buys a ticket, buying a ticket for an event you aren't old enough to get into, would be stupid.

/Drinking age should be 18//responsible drinking should be taught at home starting at 12 with drinks alongside meals.

In fairness, it says mostly funded, and the organization that puts on the event is entirely funded by those fees and held to the school constitution, which specifically prohibits discrimination by age. This kid actually does have a valid case, even if it's spoiling the fun of others.

They have for my department's student group at times, usually when there is leftover. Hell until this year full department meet and greets at the beginning of the year had booze, but school policy banned any alcohol from being served in student/teacher meetings, even when off-campus.

StopLurkListen:Nope, I'm on her side. Whether or not admission is directly funded by her isn't an issue. She attends college for all the benefits and activities, and if an _official_ class event unreasonably excludes her, it's denying her a part of the college that she _did_ pay for.

Replace "business that only allows those 21 years old and above" with "business that only allows white people" or "men" or "non-handicapped" or "Christians" and see how well that goes over.

So, I suppose a bunch of Tri-Delts packing bourbon in their handbags, crashing the Muslim Men's Club at the Student Union would be cool.

StopLurkListen:Nope, I'm on her side. Whether or not admission is directly funded by her isn't an issue. She attends college for all the benefits and activities, and if an _official_ class event unreasonably excludes her, it's denying her a part of the college that she _did_ pay for.

Replace "business that only allows those 21 years old and above" with "business that only allows white people" or "men" or "non-handicapped" or "Christians" and see how well that goes over.

My college had a women's center and a daycare. I wasn't allowed to use either of those. Do I get my fees refunded?

What if I'm in my last semester? Do I not have to pay tuition - because that tuition would send money towards classes I couldn't take because I didn't have the prereqs?

I guess they don't teach "sucking it up and not being a biatch 101" anymore.

As a veteran I was an older student when starting college and I didn't know there was such a thing as senior week. This might be a silly question but, doesn't every student celebrate Senior Week, every week, regardless of age or what year they're currently in?

Girion47:StopLurkListen: Nope, I'm on her side. Whether or not admission is directly funded by her isn't an issue. She attends college for all the benefits and activities, and if an _official_ class event unreasonably excludes her, it's denying her a part of the college that she _did_ pay for.

Replace "business that only allows those 21 years old and above" with "business that only allows white people" or "men" or "non-handicapped" or "Christians" and see how well that goes over.

This isn't an event endorsed by a college, this is an event funded by the students that are participating. So therefore not "official"

And the thought of a "Tufts Constitution" is just adorable, too. This is just part of the cute little student government game. Practice for practicing law.

Girion47:StopLurkListen: Nope, I'm on her side. Whether or not admission is directly funded by her isn't an issue. She attends college for all the benefits and activities, and if an _official_ class event unreasonably excludes her, it's denying her a part of the college that she _did_ pay for.

Replace "business that only allows those 21 years old and above" with "business that only allows white people" or "men" or "non-handicapped" or "Christians" and see how well that goes over.

This isn't an event endorsed by a college, this is an event funded by the students that are participating. So therefore not "official"

The lede graph in the article: "A 20-year-old senior at Tufts University has filed an age discrimination complaint against the Senior Class Council for planning graduation activities that are restricted to students who are ages 21 or older."

Sounds official to me ... Unless it's a social club called "The Senior Class Council" with absolutely no connection to the university.

Leishu:Girion47: Joe USer: I was about to say this is stupid, but the fund she paid into also pays for the party that she's not allowed to go to.

Refund her fees in full and still let her go to the other events, problem solved. A very small slap on the wrist to a college who didn't plan properly.

According to the article, the event at the 21+ event would be funded by those that bought tickets to said event. So no, her money doesn't go to it until she buys a ticket, buying a ticket for an event you aren't old enough to get into, would be stupid.

/Drinking age should be 18//responsible drinking should be taught at home starting at 12 with drinks alongside meals.

In fairness, it says mostly funded, and the organization that puts on the event is entirely funded by those fees and held to the school constitution, which specifically prohibits discrimination by age. This kid actually does have a valid case, even if it's spoiling the fun of others.

you know, I pay taxes. Can I file complaints that I don't get veterans preference when applying for a federal job? I can I file a complaint that I can't take advantage of social security at 29? I mean I do pay into it.

Girion47:Leishu: Girion47: Joe USer: I was about to say this is stupid, but the fund she paid into also pays for the party that she's not allowed to go to.

Refund her fees in full and still let her go to the other events, problem solved. A very small slap on the wrist to a college who didn't plan properly.

According to the article, the event at the 21+ event would be funded by those that bought tickets to said event. So no, her money doesn't go to it until she buys a ticket, buying a ticket for an event you aren't old enough to get into, would be stupid.

/Drinking age should be 18//responsible drinking should be taught at home starting at 12 with drinks alongside meals.

In fairness, it says mostly funded, and the organization that puts on the event is entirely funded by those fees and held to the school constitution, which specifically prohibits discrimination by age. This kid actually does have a valid case, even if it's spoiling the fun of others.

you know, I pay taxes. Can I file complaints that I don't get veterans preference when applying for a federal job? I can I file a complaint that I can't take advantage of social security at 29? I mean I do pay into it.

And now we've reached the false equivocation portion of the thread. :)

StopLurkListen:Replace "business that only allows those 21 years old and above" with "business that only allows white people" or "men" or "non-handicapped" or "Christians" and see how well that goes over.

betelgeux:As a veteran I was an older student when starting college and I didn't know there was such a thing as senior week. This might be a silly question but, doesn't every student celebrate Senior Week, every week, regardless of age or what year they're currently in?

When I was an 18 year-old freshman, my dorm room mate was a 30 year-old vet. Yes, we did. It was very good.